With the modern technology found in most homes, there is still one vital piece of equipment that has remained relatively unchanged: the smoke/carbon monoxide detector. The creators behind the NEST thermostat have now changed that with their smoke/carbon monoxide detector the NEST Protect. One of the common concerns with smoke detectors is being able to […]

Spring is not only the best time of year to give your home a good cleaning, it’s also the best time of year to take on several home improvement projects. Spring projects like these can improve your home’s looks and performance, and rarely cost more than $1,000, so you can easily take care of these […]

Large appliances and the smart home grabbed plenty of headlines at CES 2016.                      Here’s everything that mattered this year. “Samsung swings for the fences with its new smart refrigerator,” blares the headline to our story covering the most attention-getting connected home product to emerge fromCES 2016. […]

Idaho has been getting some great press on the www.gobankingrates.com Web site. Last June, the Gem State ranked third best in a listing of Best and Worst States to Retire Rich, behind only New Hampshire and Delaware. Here’s the writeup on Idaho from that feature: Idaho’s extremely low living expenses catapulted it to third in our study, with […]

Idaho Real Estate Group consistently holds the lead in Malad real estate sales. Real Estate Sales in Malad Idaho are tracked by the Multiple Listing Service.  Figures from the Wasatch Front Regional MLS show that the Average Sale Price of homes in Malad are increasing. Average Sale Price for 2015 was $126,161 Average Sale Price […]

WASHINGTON (January 12, 2016) — Following the housing market’s best year in nearly a decade, existing-home sales are forecasted to expand in 2016 at a more moderate pace as pent-up buyer demand combats affordability pressures and meager economic growth, according to National Association of Realtors® Chief Economist Lawrence Yun in a newly-released video on his […]

Now that the Christmas tree is composting and radio stations have shelved that cheery holiday music until next winter, let’s get real with some rewriting: ‘Tis the season to be melancholy. You know the feeling: You’re more tired these days, maybe anxious or moody. Cocooning with some leftover Christmas cookies or other sweet and high-carb fare […]

Turning an apple into a candle or candle holder takes only a few minutes and adds a whimsical, functional and natural variety to table centerpieces or mantel decorations. Since apples are already in the autumnal color palette, they work well for fall decor, but would also be festive for back-to-school events or even teacher appreciation […]

Fall is a great time to plant perennials, bulbs, trees and shrubs. Container plants and balled-and-burlapped specimens usually have well-developed root systems. Because roots don’t have to supply nutrients and water to growing stems and new leaves, they can concentrate on getting established. Roots grow – although slowly – even when soil temperature is as […]

There are a multitude of opportunities for indoor and outdoor recreation in the Malad area.  The mountains surrounding Malad offer ample space to enjoy this Western setting.  Public lands abound with miles of trails accessible by foot, horseback, and all-terrain vehicles. Winter in the valley brings the opportunities of groomed trails for snowmobiling , downhill skiing […]